The coronavirus in Belgium and the containment measures it entailed have important health and socio-economic consequences. Follow the news of these changes throughout the day in this updated article in real time.
CORONAVIRUS – THE DIRECT
Passengers on Eurostars and Thalys trains must wear masks
Eurostar passengers will have to wear masks from next week as part of the coronavirus protection measures, the company said on Saturday. An identical measure has been taken concerning Thalys trains.
Agreement within TEC on measures related to deconfinement
The management of the TEC and the unions reached an agreement on Saturday evening on the system which will be put in place from Monday within the Walloon public transport company, announces its spokesman Stéphane Thiery. Agents notably challenged the standards imposed on travelers. These fears had been relayed by the socialist union CGSP. Negotiations have taken place in recent days. ((Find out more)
Agreement on parental “corona” leave with retroactive effect
The parties that support the special powers agreed on Saturday morning on the creation of parental leave specific to the coronavirus crisis. The system will have a retroactive effect. A council of ministers is to be held again this Saturday to formalize the decision. The text will then be sent to the Council of State. ((Find out more)
Etterbeek requires the wearing of a mask on shopping streets and near schools
The mayor of Etterbeek, Vincent De Wolf, signed on Saturday a police order making it compulsory to wear a mask or any alternative allowing to cover the mouth and nose, in certain public places where it will be difficult to strictly observe the maintenance of ‘a distance of 1.50m between people. In the view of the deputy-bourgmestre MR: the main shopping streets and the surroundings of schools. ((Find out more)
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